Thai Aviation Industries
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Native name | บริษัท อุตสาหกรรมการบินไทย |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aviation |
| Founded | 23 September 2003 |
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Products | Military aircraft |
Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) (Thai ไทย: บริษัท อุตสาหกรรมการบินไทย) functions as Thailand's dedicated center for aircraft maintenance and repair services. The Royal Thai Air Force received governmental approval to establish TAI on 23 September 2003. The company’s main office is situated in Don Muang, and it commenced operations on 29 January 2004.[1]
History
Founded in 2003, TAI was created to address the growing demand for aviation maintenance services, a need driven by the government's initiative to position Thailand as a leading aviation hub within the Asia Pacific region. Prior to TAI's inception, the country lacked an established aviation maintenance facility. The company benefits from a workforce exceeding 400 seasoned engineers and technicians, primarily sourced from the Royal Thai Air Force.
The Thai cabinet sanctioned the joint venture between the Ministry of Transportation and the Royal Thai Air Force on 23 September 2003, resulting in the formation of Thai Aviation Industries Company Limited with a registered capital of 100 million baht. Ownership is divided between two principal shareholders: the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP), holding 51%, and the RTAF welfare fund with 49%.
Operations began at TAI’s Don Muang headquarters on 29 January 2004, followed by the inauguration of a service center in Nakhon Sawan Province on 29 April 2004. Services are conducted in compliance with regulations set forth by the Department of Civil Aviation. Within a year, TAI expanded its maintenance capabilities by establishing two additional centers dedicated to light aircraft and training planes at the Flying Training School in Nakhon Pathom Province and Flight 604 in Don Muang. In 2005, a specialized facility for tool measurement testing and calibration was also introduced.
By 2006, TAI had launched divisions focused on Piston Engine Repair, Propeller Repair, and Aviation Electronics Repair—all located at Don Muang. Additionally, the Helicopter Repair Center commenced operations in Lopburi Province toward the end of that year.
Thai Aviation Industry aircraft
References
- ↑ "Thai Aviation Industries Co., Ltd (TAI) | บริษัท อุตสาหกรรมการบิน จำกัด". Taithailand.com. Retrieved 2013-05-07.
External links
- Thai Aviation Industry Company Archived 2016-10-07 at the Wayback Machine